How far is Albion, ME from South Portland, ME?

The driving distance from Albion, ME to South Portland, ME is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.12 mi
01h 32m
Flight
73.2 mi
117.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.2 mi
Kilometers
117.8 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.12 mi
Kilometers
140.21 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Portland
Tue, May 5, 7:12 AM EDT
Return by in Albion
Tue, May 5, 8:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albion
2026-05-05T05:39
Arrive South Portland
Tue, May 5, 7:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albion
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richmond
ME

Town in Maine, United States of America

From Albion
42.3 mi
00h 46m
To South Portland
44.8 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Tuesday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albion and South Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albion and South Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Winslow Road

    58 m · 4 sec · Winslow Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Benton Road

    25 m · 3 sec · Benton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto China Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · China Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Albion Road

    2800 ft · 1 min · Albion Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lakeview Drive

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Lakeview Drive

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Route 3

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Route 3

  7. 7

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Belfast Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Belfast Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bangor Street

    2936 ft · 54 sec · Bangor Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cony Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Memorial Drive

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Circle

    122 m · 7 sec · State Street

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto State Street

    1007 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Capitol Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Capitol Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Armory Street

    915 ft · 20 sec · Armory Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portland, Waterville, Bangor

    1829 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I-95 South: Portland, Kittery

    3262 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Maine Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

    46.5 mi · 53 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1A

    2130 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Marginal Way

    2795 ft · 1 min · Marginal Way

  24. 24

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Casco Bay Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge

  26. 26

    Continue on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  27. 27

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Pine Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albion and South Portland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
46.5 mi · 53%
North Belfast Avenue
9.05 mi · 10%
Lakeview Drive
7.12 mi · 8%
Maine Turnpike
5.93 mi · 7%
China Road
4.71 mi · 5%
Route 3
2.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick

46.5 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
73.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 46m from Albion
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albion and Mostly Sunny near South Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albion to South Portland?

The road trip is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Albion and 44.8 miles from South Portland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.11 one way or $24.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albion and Mostly Sunny near South Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Richmond, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond.

BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

14 mi away
279 Bath Rd.
BUS

Bath, Maine

19 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Damariscotta, Maine

22 mi away
167 Main St.
BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

23 mi away
101 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albion and South Portland. Straight-line distance: 73.2 mi (117.8 km).

Albion

#1 Albion

Town in Kennebec County, Maine

Population2,124
Coordinates44.5322900, -69.4425400
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
South Portland

#2 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Winslow Road (-69.442463, 44.531943)
End: Pine Street (-70.240981, 43.641461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.64 L · about $12.11
Round trip
$24.22
6.14 gal · 23.28 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.11 $24.22
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.68 $27.37
Premium $4.86 $14.91 $29.83
Diesel $6.00 $18.41 $36.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Albion and South Portland. The current time is 05:39:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.